Insights

Some quick media moves, news and several exciting upcoming events to ponder as you ride out the last wave of summer. And because it can’t be all work and no play, revisit Global Gateway Advisors’ Summer Edit for inspiration on what to read, watch or listen to this long weekend.

Young adults are struggling. Globally, one in seven youth live with a mental health condition, and many face stigma, isolation and a lack of support. Rates of anxiety, depression and stress are rising, often leaving youth unsure where to turn. That’s why we’re taking action. We’re proud to announce the launch of OK Today, a global, youth-driven collective on a mission to transform how the world sees and talks about mental health. It debuted at the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly this past weekend. More on that, and how your organization can get involved, below. Plus: Is corporate activism making a comeback? The numbers say yes.

The way we find information online is shifting fast. Browser-based AI search has more than doubled since June 2024, now accounting for 5.6% of all search traffic. This transition is disrupting how information is discovered, how publishers drive traffic and how brands reach their audiences. In today’s edition, we take a closer look at a new report from Muck Rack, the media intelligence platform, called “What Is AI Reading?”

We asked our team and friends of the firm to tell us what’s capturing their attention this summer — and because the news cycle is relentless, we also sought out TV and movie recommendations for those in need of a good distraction.

We asked our team and friends of the firm to tell us what’s capturing their attention this summer — and because the news cycle is relentless, we also sought out TV and movie recommendations for those in need of a good distraction.

We asked our team and friends of the firm to tell us what’s capturing their attention this summer — and because the news cycle is relentless, we also sought out TV and movie recommendations for those in need of a good distraction.

Executives are creating consistent, expert, human content that resonates long after the scroll. In today’s newsletter, we explore why LinkedIn is more essential than ever and how to lean into the latest trends to reach your most important audiences.

In today’s newsletter: Generative engine optimization (GEO) takes center stage, San Francisco-based communications leaders tackle AI’s impact on our work, Events on our radar, Media moves + news, including a list of those impacted by Business Insider layoffs.

Glassdoor, a leading platform for workplace insights, sought to strengthen its reputation as the go-to authority on work-life trends. By leveraging proprietary data and strategic media outreach, our integrated communications campaign elevated Glassdoor’s brand and its economists’ expertise, cutting through a crowded political landscape to deliver impactful results.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognize the growing conversation around mental health, especially in the workplace. While awareness is increasing, there’s still significant progress to be made in reducing stigma and improving support. Meanwhile, the healthcare landscape is at a crossroads. Rapid advancements in AI, combined with a "Make America Healthy Again"-driven political agenda, are unfolding against a backdrop of rising misinformation and declining trust in institutions worldwide. In this week’s newsletter, we explore what these shifts mean for strategic communicators navigating this complex and evolving environment.